CVE-2023-24485: citrix citrix workspace app for windows Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 16-02-2023Last modified 19-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-24485 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in citrix citrix workspace app for windows. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Vulnerabilities have been identified that, collectively, allow a standard Windows user to perform operations as SYSTEM on the computer running Citrix Workspace app.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Citrix2 products
- citrix workspace app for windows≥ Citrix Workspace App versions, < 2212
- workspace< 2212 | 1912 | 1912:cu1 | 1912:cu1-hf1 | 1912:cu2 | 1912:cu3 | 1912:cu4 | 1912:cu5 | 1912:cu6 | 2203.1 | 2203.1:cu1
1 vendor · 2 products